Hot Girls Read Podcast
Episodes
The One Where Ayesha Talks About Literary Agenting
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
S7E3: With the spotlight on Ayesha in this episode, we finally get to hear the inside scoop of what literary agenting is like! From advice on changing...
The One Where We Talk About Bridgerton: season 4 vs. the book
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all fans (or haters – we don’t discriminate!) of the Bridgerton-verse! We are diving into the latest season of Netflix’s most popular ro...
The One Where We Talk About Our 2026 Goals
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
S7E1:And just like that, we have done 6 seasons of the Hot Girls Read podcast! Welcome to our first episode of season 7: the one where we share our 20...
The One Where We Talk About Living in a 'Literary Golden Age'
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The big question: are we living in a literary golden age or a post-literate society ??? On this week’s episode we’re doing something a little dif...
The One Where We Talk About Second Pocket First ft. Gregory Grosvenor
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S6 E6: Join us in conversation with Gregory Grosvenor, writer, author, teacher and fellow only child. We talk about Greg’s early inspirations in wri...
The One Where We Talk About Pitch Craft ft. Laura Goode
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Laura Goode, author, essayist, poet, screen writer, and educator, about her latest book, Pitch Craft. Pitch Craft is all ab...
The One Where We Talk About Autumn Reading Recommendations
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S6E4: While the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping lower, being indoors is looking a lot more cozy. In other words, it's t...
The One Where We Catch Up
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S6E3: Settle in for a cozy and long overdue catch up with us! Life has been busy lately and it’s time for the two of us to debrief the start of the ...
The One Where We Talk About Romance Bookstores ft. Jamie Fortin
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S6E2: If you love books, like really love books, you’ve probably dreamed of opening your own bookstore – we definitely have! Well, in this episode...
The One Where We Talk About Fetishized ft. Kaila Yu
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S6E1: Season 6 of the Hot Girls Read podcast has officially begun! We are opening the season by chatting with Kailu Yu: author, travel writer, and for...
Short Stories: AI & Urban Fantasy ft. Liz Shipton
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for our interview with software engineer and author, Liz Shipton. With her upcoming release Dot Slash Magic, we cover a multitude of topics: t...
Short Stories: Hot Girl Summer Reads
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Temperatures are rising on the Hot Girls Read podcast! It’s the middle of summer making it the perfect time to serve up some hot girl summer reading...
Short Stories: Sci-Fi/Fantasy ft. Mina Brower
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have another exciting author interview, this time with debut sci-fi/fantasy writer Mina Brower! Mina is an author, mother, and lawyer, and not only...
Short Stories: Some Bookish Updates (Part II)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s short story is a bit of a longer story that we have broken down into a couple of parts for you guys! In Part I, we talk about our journe...
Short Stories: The Artist's Way (Part I)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s short story is a bit of a longer story that we have broken down into a couple of parts for you guys! In Part I, we talk about our journe...
Short Stories: Is Romantasy Dead?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is romantasy dead? That’s the question we try to answer on our latest Short Stories episode. Ayesha gets the ball rolling by giving her thoughts on ...
Short Stories: Poetry ft. Aimee Donnell
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s welcome our featured guest poet Aimee Donnell! Originally from Northern Ireland, Aimee is a York-based poet who recently released her debut po...
Short Stories: Comic Books ft. Nehemiah Russell
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this latest episode, we spend time interviewing guest author Nehemiah Russell! Local to the DMV (or DC area for you non-locals), Nehemiah is the a...
Short Stories: Book-ed and Busy
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest short stories episode is a pot-pourri of bookish updates in our lives, from attending bookstore launches and book club meetings to a live b...
Short Stories: Saudi Arabia and Novel Writing Ft. Miles Spencer
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Stories we are joined by special guest Miles Spencer, adventurer, tech investor, and co-author of ‘A Line in the Sand.’ W...
Short Stories: Get To Know Us!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Short Stories episode, we are delving into the behind-the-scenes of our podcast journey! We discuss the birth of our podcast idea, managing ev...
Short Stories: Celebrity Book Clubs & Oklahoma SB593
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From “It Girl” celebrity book clubs to sneaky senators and questionable government bills, this episode of Short Stories is all about who gets to i...
Short Stories: Poetry and Healing Ft. Poet Caitlin Kent-Halliday
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our third short stories episode, we have something a little different (and super exciting) to share with you guys: our first guest interview with ...
Short Stories: Onyx Storm Aftermath & Neil Gaiman
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Stories, we continue the conversation around "Onyx Storm" as we discuss the controversial social media discourse su...
Short Stories: TikTok Ban & Onyx Storm
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Short Stories with the Hot Girls Read Podcast! In addition to our regular seasons that include longer episodes, we are coming to you hot wi...
2024 Wrapped: Part II
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our 2024 Wrapped starts off exactly where we left off in Part I and we get straight into our top Non-fiction reads of the year. We continue...
2024 Wrapped: Part I
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After our short and sweet season 5, we’ve decided to end the year with one last episode: our 2024 wrapped! We had ambitious goals for this episode, ...
The One About Interracial Romance
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5E6: For our final episode of the season, we chose a topic recommended by one of our listeners: interracial romance reads. The Romance genre is a ref...
The One About Greek Mythology
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5E5: Greek Mythology retellings have always been popular, most memorably during our middle school days, but never have they seemed more widespread th...
The One Where We Read "Yellowface"
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5E4: Continuing our book club tradition, in this episode we discuss our latest buddy read: Rebecca Kuang’s “Yellow Face,” one of the most popul...
The One About Bookstagram
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5E3: This isn’t the first time we’ve talked about online bookish communities (see Season 2 Episode 4, The One Where We Talk About Booktok Parts 1...
The One About Unrelatable Characters
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5E2: Why is reading about relatable characters so fun? Why is it so frustrating when a character feels completely unrelatable? Is character relatabil...
The One About Getting Back Into Reading
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5E1: Kicking off Season 5, we talk about how to get back into reading! Almost everyone has experienced reading slumps of some sort. Whether you use...
Book Club (December): Days At the Morisaki Bookshop
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our final book club read of 2023, we read “Days At the Morisaki Bookshop” by Satoshi Yagisawa, and it was the perfect book to end on. It’s s...
Book Club (November): Assembly
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In November, we read the shortest book in our podcast history: “Assembly” by Natasha Brown. This was a controversial read for us, and our lowe...
Book Club (October): The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Look no further for our favorite cozy read of the year - Sangu Mandanna’s “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.” This book was an absol...
Book Club [Bonus]: Fourth Wing
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for our ‘flaming’ hot takes on the most hyped up fantasy book this year! It seems like everyone has been talking about “Fourth Wing”...
Book Club [September]: Beach Party
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our second book of the book club series, we read “Beach Party” by Amy Sheppard. This was a particularly fun buddy read, as we read it whilst ...
Book Club [August]: Attached
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting a new monthly book club series, and each month the two of us will buddy-read a book and share all of our thoughts. For our first book...
The One Where We Re-read 'Twilight'
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E14: The One Where We Re-read ‘Twilight’ For our last episode of the season, we continue our ‘re-read’ series with a special guest, our long...
The One About Asian Romance Reads
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E13: In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, we are discussing romance reads from a pan-Asian perspective. As two Asian wo...
The One Where We Deep Dive Into 'All My Rage'
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E12: We are back again for another deep dive, and this time we delve into a YA contemporary fiction read by one of our favorite authors - ‘All My...
The One About Middle Eastern Reads
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E11: The two of us often talk about growing up in the Middle East, and it’s time we dedicated an episode to the region we have called home for so ...
The One About Poetry
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E10: In this episode, we are talking poetry! We start the conversation by discussing our relationship to poetry – not only what we enjoy, but what...
The One About Book Tropes
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E9: We hear a lot about them, but what exactly are book tropes, and what purpose do they serve? In this episode we are diving into the infamous book...
The One About Magazines
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E8: In this episode, we are not talking about books but magazines! You may have heard us talk about magazines we’ve been reading during our prev...
The One About Historical Fiction
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E7: We are back again with another genre master list, and this time we’re going through our top historical fiction reads that have left their mark...
The One About Fictional Friendships
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E6: In what is probably one of our most wholesome episodes yet, we talk about the very heart of books themselves: friendship! We analyse the in and ...
The One About Spicy Reads
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E5: This episode has been a long time coming – we are diving headfirst into our juiciest topic yet: spicy reads! The episode is split into two ha...
The One About Fairytales
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E4: Are fairytales a bad influence? We are back again with our Taboo Topics series, and this time, we are talking about the controversy over fairyta...
The One About Reading & Wellness
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E3: Every booklover knows that reading and wellness go hand in hand. We often joke that the act of reading is our therapy, and in this episode, we d...
The One About Book to Screen Adaptations
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E2: Book to screen adaptations are a touchy subject for the booklover. In this episode, we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes ...
The One Where We Re-Introduce Ourselves
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S3E1: Welcome back to Season 3 of our podcast! We are so excited to be back for another season of ‘Meet Me At The Bookstore’, and we hope you are ...
[BONUS] The One Where We Reflect
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The season isn’t over yet – we are ending the year with a cheeky little bonus episode! We begin by sharing our thoughts on the past year, and talk...
The One With the Holiday Special
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E15: Stressed out by fast approaching year end deadlines, holiday socials, and upcoming travels? We invite you to sit back and unwind with us as we ...
The One About Book Reading Trackers
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E14: In what is probably our nerdiest episode yet, we talk about the different methods and platforms that we use to organize our reading habits. Fro...
The One Where We Deep Dive into 'The Paris Apartment'
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E13: In our latest episode, we continue our deep dive series by delving into the mystery and thrill of ’The Paris Apartment’ by Lucey Foley. We ...
[BONUS] Which SJM Man is Your Soulmate Quiz
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a little Thanksgiving gift from us to you, this week we have also included a short bonus clip of us taking a quiz to find out which SJM man is our ...
The One About Our Favorite Fantasy Males
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E12: We love reading fantasy for many reasons: the thrill, the magic, the adventure, but most of all, the men! Join us as we dish about all our favo...
The One Where Re-Read 'Remember Me?'
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E11: During this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and revisit a favorite from our youth: Sophie Kinsella’s ‘Remember Me?’ This re-read...
The One About Global Book Culture
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E10: Every town, city, and country has its own unique relationship to books. Following our latest trips and moves, we discuss the bookish cultural q...
The One About Fan Fiction
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E9: The world of fan fiction is a world unto itself - another universe of literary imaginings for book-lovers and day-dreamers to explore. While we’...
The One About Book Banning
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E8: Continuing our series on Taboo Topics, the contentious issue of this episode revolves around book banning and censorship! Books have been banned...
The One About London
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E7: In this eclectic episode, we share our bookish adventures from our trip together to London. Staying in an area known for its abundance of books...
The One About Non-Fiction
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E6: In today’s episode, we continue the momentum of sharing our most memorable books in a particular genre, starring Non-Fiction. However, before ...
The One About Classics
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E5: This episode is all about the Classics. Starting with our middle school days and then going into our high school curriculums and beyond, we shar...
The One About Booktok (Part 2)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E4: It’s TEA time! From cancel culture and questionable TikTok creators to racist authors and a certain book subscription company, we are here to ...
The One About Booktok (Part 1)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E4: It’s TEA time! From cancel culture and questionable TikTok creators to racist authors and a certain book subscription company, we are here to ...
The One Where We Ask Burning Fantasy Questions
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E3: In today’s episode, we are diving deep into our favorite genre - fantasy! Have you ever had a multitude of questions pop up when reading a fan...
The One About Mysteries
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E2: Our latest episode is all about Mystery! Spanning the classics to more modern takes, we share the details of our favorite heart-stoppers and who...
The One About Our Summer Reading
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2E1: We’re back for season two! After a summer hiatus, we are excited to delve into everything bookish once more. To kick off this new season we ru...
The One Where We Throw It Back
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E10: Our final episode of the season is an ode to our childhood, and the books and characters that have made us who we are today in many ways. Simil...
The One About Problematic Authors
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E9: In our latest episode, we discuss controversial authors and share our take on the book world’s reaction to them and the books they’ve writte...
The One Where We Deep Dive into 'The Love Hypothesis'
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E8: For our first deep dive, we cover The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. Seen all over bookstagram and booktok, it’s time to dive into our thou...
The One About Bookish Habits
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E7: In this episode we discuss bookish habits! We delve into the nitty gritty of all our bookish quirks, from where and when we like reading most, t...
The One About Our Favorite Female Characters
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E6: This episode is dedicated to our favorite literary female characters, past and present. We talk about why they inspire us, and also discuss what...
The One About POC Representation (Part 2)
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E5: In this two part episode, we talk about POC representation in Western literature. This is merely the start of an important conversation, and our...
The One About POC Representation (Part 1)
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E5: In this two part episode, we talk about POC representation in Western literature. This is merely the start of an important conversation, and our...
The One About Literary Love
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E4: Time to talk about romance! As hopeless romantics, romance fiction is a guilty pleasure of ours, and in this episode we discuss some of our all-...
The One About Our Book Shopping Habits
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E3: In this episode we share our love for bookstores, and divulge some of our past and present favorites from across the world. We also confess to o...
The One About Book Worlds
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S1E2: This episode is all about book worlds! Focusing on Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Throne of Glass, and Caraval, we talk about ...
Hot Girls Read Podcast (Trailer)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas